Der lange Atem der neuen Nationalisten
Donald Trumps Abgang mag ein schwerer Verlust für die nationalistische Internationale sein. Doch ihr Spiel ist nicht von kurzer Dauer; es ist robust und rücksichtslos – und hoch anpassungsfähig.
Bedingt weltpolitikfähig
Welche Rolle soll und kann Europa in einer neuen globalen Ordnung spielen? Einschätzungen aus Deutschland, Amerika und Singapur.
„Wir werden Krim und Donbass niemals aufgeben“
Der ukrainische Außenminister will vom Westen eine schärfere Abschreckung Russlands. Die euroatlantische Zukunft seines Landes sei unumkehrbar. Dmytro Kuleba im Gespräch mit Richard Herzinger.
A Shock to the Global System
The sharp economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has created “a crisis like no other.” Advanced economies now need to over- come national reflexes and help developing countries.
How We Learned To End Pandemics
The world in 2036: There was an outbreak of a new, deadly type of virus. But after a few months it was contained globally. This was only possible because the lessons of 2020 had been heeded.
A Delicate Balance
An effective government policy countering the COVID-19 pandemic relies on scientific advice. Still, there is a fine line to be tread to make the relationship between politics and science work well. Transparency is one key factor.
On the Way to the (East) Asian Century
The pandemic has given rise to even louder calls demanding a “decoupling” from China. The diversification of global value chains, however, will likely lead to intensified trade in the Asia-Pacific.
“Europe’s Response Was a Total Disaster”
The economic historian and commentator ADAM TOOZE talks with IP SPECIAL about what went wrong in China, the EU, and the United States during the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and who (so far) has won the fight against the virus.
A New Approach to Global Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the need to revisit the holistic global health concept. This process should be inspired by a new conceptualization of global health, methodically combining strands that so far have been looked at in isolation.
The COVID-19 “Infodemic”
The pandemic has been accompanied by an “infodemic” of misinformation and propaganda, underminindg public health responses around the world. Building resilience will require a joint effort from social media platforms, governments, and civil society.
The Populists and the Pandemic
At first glance, it may seem that the coronavirus has dealt populist governments a blow. Yet a closer look reveals how many have managed to capitalize on the pandemic. And the causes of populism will if anything be further exacerbated by the crisis.